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Proper way to hold a knife

Well, every video on YouTube says it is a big no-no to put one's index finger on the back of
the knife while cutting. So I spent last couple of month slapping myself on the wrist so to say.
And yet, I just watched a documentary about Japanese sushi chef, and everybody is doing
exactly that. (They also have this technique when they would do a half cut and then knock
on the back to finish it.) Is it because they cut fish and it is all control and no power?

proper way to hold a knife is to hold it by the pointy part toward your palm, and the sharp part in between the webs of your fingers.

kidding aside, there is no wrong way, which ever grip you are most comfortable with is best, just don't hold it too tight. i change my grip constantly depending on what i am doing. i even do the 'hammer' grip that everybody looks down on.

proper way to hold a knife is to hold it by the pointy part toward your palm, and the sharp part in between the webs of your fingers.

kidding aside, there is no wrong way, which ever grip you are most comfortable with is best, just don't hold it too tight. i change my grip constantly depending on what i am doing. i even do the 'hammer' grip that everybody looks down on.

I did try once holding the knife like a Wolverine's claw. It was fun for chopping. I had better control and could project more power. But it is dangerous for your finger tips if you are not careful.